Time in Carter Lake, United States now
11:16:55 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 7:22 PM
Day length 12h 12m
Solar noon 1:16 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Carter Lake facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.2906, -95.9181
- Population
- 3,791
Frequently asked
What time is it in Carter Lake right now?
The current local time in Carter Lake is shown above and updates live every second. Carter Lake is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Carter Lake in?
Carter Lake uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Carter Lake on daylight saving time?
Yes. Carter Lake is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Carter Lake and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Carter Lake (New York is currently 12:16 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
